{"id":374110,"date":"2026-07-15T15:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/374110\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:13:11","slug":"happy-joes-inks-multi-unit-deal-in-dallas-fort-worth-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/374110\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Joe\u2019s Inks Multi-Unit Deal in Dallas-Fort Worth Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, the iconic restaurant concept rooted in nostalgia and celebrations, has signed a new multi-unit franchise agreement with BB3 Hospitality Co. to bring multiple locations to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The expansion will mark the brand’s Texas debut, with the first location expected to open late 2027.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

The deal marks a milestone moment for Happy Joe’s, which has spent more than 50 years building a loyal following across the Midwest and is now introducing its traditions to the Lone Star State. Known for its signature menu \u2014 including the fan-favorite Taco Pizza and Smoked BBQ Brisket Pizza, hand-tossed specialty pies, wings, and ice cream treats \u2014 the brand pairs family dining with a party atmosphere designed to bring people together and create lifelong memories. <\/p>\n

BB3 Hospitality Co. is led by husband-and-wife team Jeremy and Elizabeth Aune, seasoned entrepreneurs. For Jeremy, the partnership carries a personal connection: he grew up on Happy Joe’s in the Quad Cities, where the brand got its start. Elizabeth’s enthusiasm for the opportunity grew through conversations with Tom Sacco, President and Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Joe’s, whose passion for the concept’s legacy reinforced that Happy Joe’s was the right fit for the family’s next venture. <\/p>\n

“Seeing BB3 Hospitality Co. sign on for multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth is exactly the kind of momentum we hoped for when we opened up Texas for development,” said Tom Sacco, President and Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Joe’s. “DFW is one of the fastest-growing markets in the country, with the population growth and family demographics we look for, and a family like the Aunes is who you want carrying that torch into a new state. I can’t wait to watch what they build \u2014 and I’ve got a feeling our Taco Pizza and Smoked BBQ Brisket Pizza\u00a0are going to feel right at home in Texas.” <\/p>\n

As Area Developers, the Aunes will oversee expansion efforts across Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties, with the ability to bring on additional franchisees within their assigned territory. The first Happy Joe’s under the new agreement is expected in late 2027, with additional locations to follow as the group builds out its multi-unit commitment. <\/p>\n

For more information about Happy Joe’s, visit\u00a0HappyJoesFranchising.com. For information on starting a Happy Joe’s Pizza franchise, contact Kat Davidson at\u00a0KatD@drhnow.com\u00a0or call 678.485.8413.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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